An introduction to the 2021 World Risk Poll

Watch our overview video of the 2021 Poll.

Main Reports

A Changed World? Perceptions and experiences of risk in the Covid age

In a rapidly changing world, understanding the risks individuals face, and how they perceive them, is crucial to keeping people safe. 

A Resilient World? Understanding vulnerability in a changing climate

Communities across the world are feeling the impact of natural and human-made hazards, whether that’s severe weather and its link with climate change, or the result of industrial, social, or environmental impacts.

A Digital World: Perceptions of risk from AI and misuse of personal data

The use of personal data and artificial intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially in recent years, as more governments, businesses and organisations look to provide smarter and more tailored solutions for their people, customers, and stakeholders.

Safe at work? Global experiences of violence and harassment

Globally, violence and harassment at work remains a problem. Understanding experiences across countries and demographics globally allows businesses, governments, and communities to develop relevant policies to prevent harassment for millions of people.

Other Reports

Focus On: Risk and Gender

This short report examines differences between men and women’s perceptions and experiences of risks to their safety around the world.

Focus On: The impact of income and migration on violence and harassment at work

This short report explores the impact of income and migration on violence and harassment at work.

Focus On: Fossil fuel dependency and perceptions of climate change

This short report is the third of our ‘Focus On’ series, and explores how and why the perceived threat of climate change varies widely between and within countries.

Focus On: Critical infrastructure resilience and perceptions of disaster preparedness

This short report is the fourth of our ‘Focus On’ series, and explores links between the resilience of critical infrastructure and perceptions of government disaster preparedness.

World Risk Poll Data

Explore the full dataset that underlies this report, including specific data for every country included in the World Risk Poll.

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